Cancer Treatment Flashcards
Name 2 localised cancer treatments
Surgery
Radiotherapy
Name 4 systemic treatments
Chemotherapy
Biological therapy
Immunotherapy
Hormone therapy
How long would neo-adjuvant (pre surgery) chemo normally be given for?
18 weeks
How long is a course of radiotherapy?
3-6 weeks
How long is targeted biological therapy normally given?
Up to a year
How long is hormone treatment normally given for?
5-15 years
If someone is on hormone therapy are they considered on or off treatment?
Off treatment
Why might surgery be used in cancer treatment?
Diagnostic (biopsy)
Palliative (relieve pain)
Curative (remove tumour)
Reconstruction (breast reconstruction)
Preventative (preventative mastectomy)
What are the potential side effects of surgery for cancer?
Limited range of movement
Swelling around the wound
Numbness and tingling
Scarring
Pain and soreness
Lymphoedema
What are the risk factors for lymphoedema?
Surgery removal of lymph nodes
Radiotherapy to axilla or groin
High BMI
What exercise should you avoid with lymphoedema?
Static contractions like planks
What are the potential side effects of radiotherapy?
Fatigue
“Sunburn”
Nausea and vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
Mucositos
Alopecia
Lymphoedema
Urinary leakage
Diarrhoea
Painful bowel movements
Rectal bleeding
Cardiac toxicity
Thyroid damage
Lung toxicity
Infertility
Sexual dysfunction
Joint and muscle stiffness
Secondary cancer
Emotional issues
How many cycles is a typical chemo course?
6
Name the side effects of chemo?
Nausea and vomiting
Alopecia
Bone marrow toxicity
Blood clots
Infection
Deafness
Mucoaitia
Diarrhoea
Peripheral neuropathy
Fatigue
Sarcopenia
Cardiovascular deterioration
Cardiac toxicity
Lung toxicity
Infertility
Avascular necrosis
Secondary malignancy
Chemo brain
Weight gain
Weight loss
What are the potential benefits of exercise on peripheral neuropathy?
Nerve regeneration and repair
Pain inhibition
Improved blood circulation
Reduction in oxidative stress and inflammation
Mood boost
Stretching can reduce cramping
